The Cellar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · New Forest
The Cellar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Cellar was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 5- 7 Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DG
How it compares in New Forest
That puts The Cellar among the 1,153 places in New Forest holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ← The Cellar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Cellar none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Cellar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Amarone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Prices Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Ringwood Conservative Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2026 |
| Forest & Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Lunns of Ringwood Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2018 |
| Ringwood Health Centre Pharmacy Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Gurkha Asian Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about The Cellar
What is The Cellar's food hygiene rating?
The Cellar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 15 May 2026.
Is The Cellar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cellar last inspected?
The Cellar was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cellar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cellar compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and The Cellar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Cellar and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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The Cellar is one of 158 rated food businesses in Ringwood. See every hygiene rating in Ringwood →
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